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Named Aces

Named aces follow the same conventions as previous Ace Combat titles, where their name will appear below their unit's name (similar to ALECT showing up below the Alect Squadron's aircraft). Shooting them down unlocks their aircraft's Special 1 color for the player.

Shoot down four or more false C-5s before shooting down the second correct C-5. SAVANNA will then spawn in the west among the third group of TGTs.[6] SAVANNA boasts very high speed, so engage it quickly (XLAAs are recommended) before it leaves the area.[7]

COMET appears from the northwest if you destroy the two F-35s on the first carrier (in the center of the map) before they take off. SPIDER appears from the southeast if you destroy the two F-35s on the second carrier (at the bottom-right of the map) before they take off.[27]

Proceed with the mission normally. The star unit will then spawn with the final spawn of TGTs.[6] It will spawn at 20,000 feet,[7] above your service ceiling, so try to use long-range weapons to shoot it down.

The star unit will spawn after 35 seconds elapse, at 9,000 feet in the center of the map. It will disappear after the Mission Update. The player must take extra caution due to carrying the neutralizing agent.[14]

The star unit spawns at the start of the mission, in a westerly path through the radar net with a dead end. It will disappear after 3 minutes have elapsed from the start of the mission, or if you clear the radar net and triggers the Mission Update.[17]